Next Generation Honda CR-V Spotted Testing Again Ahead of Official Debut

The next generation Honda CR-V was recently spotted testing again in the US with complete camouflage.

By Carandbike Team

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Published on July 19, 2016

Highlights

5th Generation Honda CR-V to come with new design upgrades and styling
A 7-seater version possibly on cards
New-gen Honda CR-V will make a public debut in late 2016 or early 2017

Ever since its launch, the Honda CR-V has proven to be charm for the Japanese car maker in multiple markets. It has been four years since the launch of the last generation CR-V SUV and the carmaker is currently working on the fifth-gen model, which is expected to be introduced in 2017. Several test mules of the SUV have been spotted testing in past few months and recently another heavily camouflaged CR-V was spotted in the Mojave Desert, in California. Although Honda will launch the SUV firth in the US, India is also among the potential markets for the next generation Honda CR-V. Honda CR-V Spied Side Profile One of the major highlights of the fifth generation model is that Honda is likely to offer a 7-seater version as well. This is why you'll notice that the SUV's length has been increased and it now comes with a longer wheelbase as well to accommodate the additional third row. The official dimensions of the SUV haven't come out yet but, we expect to see some structural changes as well. Honda CR-V Spied Face In terms of styling there isn't much that we can comment about considering all the test mules spotted this now were heavily camouflaged. That said, seeing the test mules, it appears that the new Honda CR-V has taken styling cues from recent Honda vehicles like the new Civic, and the HR-V. The LED headlamps, and L-shaped LED tail lamps give a reminiscence of the new Honda Civic, whereas, the single slat chrome grille and the heavy front bumper seems to have been inspired by the Honda HR-V crossover. The new CR-V also gets a bigger spoiler, new rear bumper and roof rails along with sportier alloy wheels. Honda CR-V Spied Rear While the exact details of the powertrain options are yet to be revealed, it is believed that the next gen CR-V will come with turbocharged petrol and diesel engine. It is also being said that the car might get a hybrid engine along with an AWD option. Transmission options will include a both a manual gearbox and an auto box as well. The India-spec model might get the CVT unit this time instead of the 5-speed automatic unit that does duty in the current gen model. Image Source: Motor1